Midtown Modern @ Tan Quee Lan Street

The land bid exercise had attracted a total of 2 competitors. One was a joint venture between 3 renowned developers which are Hong Realty, a subsidiary of Hong Leong, Guccoland and Interpid Investments. The other was a partnership between City Developments Limited and MCL Land. The winning bid as submitted by the partnership if the 3 developers which as at $800.19 million. It is translated to $1535 per square foot per plot ratio. The winning bid was 5.3% more than the one in the nearby Middle Road land parcel which was at $1458 per square foot per plot ratio. A possibility for it could be on its locality which is closer to the MRT station which serves both the MRT East West service line and the MRT Downtown service line.

Other developments that are within Midtown Modern’s development include DUO Residences, Kallang Riverside, South Bank, Citylights, South Beach Residences, The Riverine by The Park, Concourse Skyline, The M Condo, Midtown Bay and City Gate.

Being in civic centre, the properties of District 7 are well located in an excellent area of Singapore. This area has great historical value which exudes heritage and cultural vibes which great hip venues. Its closeness to the downtown financial district makes this area a sought after location when it comes to investment. When living here, almost everything is just within reach. Future residents will get to enjoy the enhanced transport network in this district which will connect them to various venues on the island as well as the nearby facilities and amenities.

For those looking for self-stay, this location makes a good choice as well. This district is almost suitable for family living where everything is here for any one of the family member for enjoyment. Other than its excellent locality, educational institutions are also just short distances away from Midtown Modern. There is also wide array of retail venues, F&B outlets and also exciting destinations. With a plethora of essential services and goods within its reach, District 7 is an luxurious setting which is ideal for working.

The excellent transportation network available here allows its residents to be connected easily within the estate and as well as to rest of the parts of Singapore. The development is sited next to Tan Quee lna Street which offers smooth accessibility to the residences. Overall, commuting to here will be a breeze as this area offers a horde of public bus services and MRT service lines. Some of the main arterial roads in this area include Nicoll Highway, North Bridge Road, Beach Road and Rochor Road. There are also multiple major expressways nearby which allows motorists to access to various parts of the island with ease. The nearby Bus Terminus at Queens Street, which is approximately 10 minutes of walking, also allows future residents to easily have a short weekend getaway to neighbouring Malaysia.

The transportation network here will be further enhanced in the future with the upcoming North South Corridor. This integrated transportation corridor will feature non-stop bus lanes as well as cycling routes. It will link up to places in the North region such as Woodlands, Sembawang , Yishun and Ang Mo Kio all the way to the downtown financial core. This will set to ease up the commuting time from the downtown hub to nearby areas.

For those who likes to cycle, they will be glad to know the cycling routes of the North South Corridor will link them from the upcoming cycling network in the Central area which will extend to Marina Bay to venues such as the Civic district and Bras Barsah. The cycling routes of Queesntown to City, Rail Corridor, North South Corridor and Bishan to City will all be connected which will also enhance the cyclists’ conveniences and safety.

Although this district does not house much more education institutions comparing to other heartland residential districts, parents with school going kids will still be able to find some reputable schools in this estate. With the availability of these education institutions, it will make this area a great choice when it comes to family living as well. Parents will be appreciative about living in this neighbourhood with the easy accessibility to these reputable education institutions. Whichever level the children is at their educational pathway, there is always an education institution that will cater to their needs.  There are also nearby private education centres which offer several courses ranging from diploma level to degree and postgraduate levels which are in part-time and full-time mode.

This district has some of the best retail scenes in the city-state. It is home to a wide array of retail destination where a multitude of services and goods can be found. Future residents of Midtown Modern, who are shopaholics, will be highly appreciative of the conveniences in living right here. The Bugis Street, which is the largest outdoor shopping market in Singapore, offers a unique shopping experience which none other shopping destination does.  There are also modern shopping malls in its vicinity which one will not just get to enjoy their retail therapies but also can hang out at the cool venues as well as the entertainment facilities in these malls.

This locality is also one of Singapore’s top havens for foodies which feature a number of dining outlets serving the nation’s top famous gourmet.  Other than local food fares, there are also F&B outlets here which offers traditional Korean and Japanese cuisines. This destination is also renowned for the traditional kampong styled cuisines such as Sudanese grilled ayam and rending. The Bugis Cube nearby also has many F&B outlets serving various Chinese gourmets. There also a number of food centres nearby which patrons will be able to access to cheap and delicious food.  This area is also known many hip locations foe cafes, pubs, hip cocktail joints and entertainment joints which will open till the late night.

When it comes to healthcare matters, future residents of Midtown Modern will have the least to be worried about. There are ample clinics and hospital in this area for treatments of various ailments. With these, it makes the location ideal for family living with family members who require good medical attention.

The Raffles Hospital is just approximately 6 minutes’ walk away from Midtown Modern.  This hospital, which is owned by the Raffles Medical Group, is a topnotch healthcare provider in Singapore. The Group operates over 50 clinics across Singapore offering various healthcare services. Other nearby healthcare facilities includes the KK Hospital, the Farrer Park Hospital and the Mt Elizabeth Hospital. There are also several specialist clinics in this area which include the Rochor Medical Centre, the Shalom Medical, the Parklane Medical, the Singapura and the Rochor Centre Clinic are just some of them.

About the Developer

Guocoland is a renowned award winning property developer which has recognized track record that spans across the Asia region. With its base in Singapore, this developer has been listed in the Singapore Exchange since 1978. The company has operation in Singapore and also United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, China and Malaysia.

In Singapore, the company has more than 36 residential developments which added to around 11,000 apartments and homes. The company has properties in other major cities as well, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and Tianjin. The company is also developing residential townships which are community centric, innovative commercial developments and integrated developments via Guocoland Malaysia which it has 68% stake in.

The company is also known for its environmental friendly developments. With its commitments to be eco-sustainable, the company has gotten services awards and recognition. Some of its top accolades include the Green Mark Award bestowed by the Building Construction Authority (BCA) for tis Elliot, Leedon Residence, The Waterline, Sophia Residence, Guoco Tower and Goodwood Residence. Some of its most recent residential projects include  Wallich Residence, Meyer Mansion and Martin Modern.

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The Bugis MRT Interchange Station is also just 1 station away from the Promenade MRT Interchange Station, using the MRT Downtown Line, where the MRT Circle Line is available there. For future residents who prefer without the hassle of transiting, they could also talk an approximate 500 m stroll to the Esplanade MRT Circle Line Station. The development is just approximately 6 minutes’ drive to the Central Business District (CBD) and the Orchard Shopping Belt will just take approximately 6 minutes of driving. Nearby expressways like the East Coast Parkway (ECP), the Central Expressway (CTE) and the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) offers the ultimate accessibilities to parts of the island when living in Midtown Modern.

Amenities
This area is known as Singapore’s civic and cultural District, it is also considered as one of the top shopping districts in Singapore, blend with modern shopping malls and heritage but hippy streets with conservation shophouses. Right across the development is the Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and also DUO Galleria. The development is also a short stroll away from Suntec City where more shopping options and malls are available for the future residents to explore. Next to the development is also Tan Quee Lan Street, well known to home of many F&B outlets that serve Asian cuisine and dessert options. The nearby Haji Lane is well known for its middle-eastern cuisine as well as many pubs and bars. In terms of other amenities, The Raffles Hospital and The National Library are located just short walks from the development. There are multiple supermarkets around the area so getting groceries should never be a concern.

Schools
Education institutions nearby include Stamford Primary School, Saint Margaret’s Primary School, Farrer Park Primary School, School of The Arts, University of Nevada Las Vegas – Singapore, Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts, Singapore Management University, Lasalle College of Arts, SHRM College, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Nanyang Institute of Management and Dimensions International College (City Campus).

To summarize,

1. Location – It is close to the MRT Station.
2. Convenience – Surrounded by many shopping malls.
3. Prime – It is in the prime district.
4. Accessible – It is minutes to the CBD and Orchard.
5. Sought After – The locality and conveniences marking it highly sought after.